The Swedish Summer Compound You'll Never Want To Leave

Nothing beats having a place away from the city where you can relax and reset on hot summer weekends. Except maybe having a couple of them nestled between two fjords far, far away from much of anything in a Swedish national park. That sort of takes the cake.

The main residence is surrounded by a handful of smaller structures, to accommodate friends and family who want in on some R&R without wreaking havoc on yours. And while it may not look that way, they're all built on one of the highest points in the area, facing west toward the sea.

If this view doesn't calm you down immediately you'll want to consult a doctor. Notice the lush greenery and trees are all fairly flat? They've grown that way due to the near-constant wind whipping during the rough season.

The rounded roofs on each of the houses were designed not just to create an open, airy vibe inside, but to ensure they seamlessly blended in with the rock and knoll-laden terrain. And the fir wooden interior is left completely natural.

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The main house features a long, sprawling living room/dining area right in front, facing out toward the water through a set of enormous sliding glass doors. When they're wide open you get a significant increase in living area thanks to the nice long deck. And when the temperature dips you can just seal yourself inside and fire up the chimney.